Anytime is a good time to get more flexible, but February is particularly good as we tend not to be as active in the Winter months, but Spring is around the corner. Taking the time now to get into a good stretching routine will help you soon enjoy those outdoor activities again. Improving flexibility through stretching …
How to add 10 yards on your golf swing
How to add up to 10 yards on your golf swing Would you like to increase your driver head speed, ball carry, and driving distance immediately and for FREE? It’s easy and it all involves how you warm up. Most people don’t really warm up properly, some don’t warm up at all. Studies show that improper …
My Favorite Anti Sitting Stretches
My Favorite Anti Sitting Stretches Dr. Michelle Millner, PT, DPT, OCS We sit. A lot. Unfortunately, humans are just not designed for sitting for prolonged periods of time. Sitting has been equated to the new smoking. Prolonged sitting leads to decreased blood flow, poor posture and resultant aches and pains. Consistent targeted exercise is …
Do the T-Spine Smash
Do the T-Spine Smash Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI If you’re a desk jockey, then chances are that this self mobilization technique is for you. This is a standard tool in my treatment arsenal when addressing shoulder range of motion or postural issues, especially for people who spend most of their day …
Re-thinking foam rolling
Re-thinking foam rolling Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CGFI Two years ago, I wrote about how the foam roller is your friend. They’re ubiquitous at fitness centers, gyms, and physiotherapy clinics. I’ve advised my patients to use them as well. But I’ve come across some new information that may make you rethink the …
Holiday gifts for people with back pain
Holiday gifts for people with back pain Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 30% of American adults currently suffer from back pain, and 80% of adults will experience back pain at some time in their lives. This holiday season, get a gift …
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How to stretch out your quads the right way
How to stretch out your quads the right way Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI Many times I’m at the gym and I see all different types of exercises and stretches. Some are good, and some leave me scratching my head. On the heels of “How to stretch your hamstrings the …
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How your warm up can save your knees
How your warm up can save your knees Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, CKTP, CGFI To continue with a previous post, how you warm up can really help protect your knees from injury. An article in the New York Times outlines how a specific warm up program can protect athletes, especially female athletes, from …
Sitting and “Gasso-Brako”
Sitting and “Gasso-Brako” Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI We all do it, some more than others. We all sit. Sitting can be bad for you health, it can increase your risk of mortality by 40%. It can cause lower back pain. It can make your hips tight. It can even …
Adult onset scoliosis
Adult onset scoliosis Written by: Paul Kochoa, PT, DPT, OCS, CKTP, CGFI So a patient of mine mentioned this article in the New York Times about scoliosis in adults. She was surprised that scoliosis was so prominent in adults, and was not just relegated to a younger population. True, everyone thinks about how scoliosis …